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Proofreading Pitfalls That Trip Up Even Watchful Wordsmiths by SonofIssachar: 3:45pm On Feb 20, 2018 |
In Wellesley, Mass., a man once handed a bank teller a note that read, “Give me your 10s and 20s and no die pack.” Distracted by the misspelling of “die pack” for “dye pack” (a hidden device that stains money red after a robber leaves the bank), the teller did not realize at first that this was an attempted stickup. After she reread the note, she crumpled it up, exasperated, and told the guy, “I’m not giving you any money. Now get the hell out of here.” And scram he did. Read More; http://www.issacharprojects.com/proofreading-pitfalls-trip-even-watchful-wordsmiths/ |
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